Brazil Beats the US in Confederation Cup 2009

As a high school soccer player I remember vividly the huge crowds the football team got to their games. I also recall how when living in Scottsdale every Saturday the local school grounds were packed with kids playing soccer. Hell the term soccer mom was used constantly during the Clinton years.

The final Confederations Cup game in South Africa was a stinging loss for an amazing US Team, 3 to 2. Brazil took the title. The reason is clear if you have ever been to Brazil, the game is played everywhere. From huge stadiums to garbage strewn alleys the game is played. I happened upon this pick up game in Porto de Galinas this spring. The setting was perfect and the play inspirational.